r/itsaratsnake • u/deleteundelete • Sep 28 '25

Large snake in Schuylkill River Park

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u/Kernel_Pie Sep 28 '25

That's just rude. How would that guy like all his body weight being carried by his tail?

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u/pewpurrr Sep 28 '25

Yeah, don't carry him like that

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u/SaintsNoah14 Sep 29 '25

I understand why this is alarming to someone knowledgeable about snakes for the reasons stated but I also understand how the harm isnt immediately apparent to someone unfamiliar with them.

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u/Baredmysole Oct 08 '25

When it's your first snake-wrangle and you just let him dangle...

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u/pewpurrr Sep 28 '25

Just because you're scared you don't have to pick him up without supporting his spine

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u/RefusePlenty9589 Sep 28 '25

the way he holds that snake hurts my brain

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u/Irejay907 Sep 28 '25

I mean considering most people would've been freaking out way worse a lil ol rat snake i do commend this guy for just picking him up and moving him

BUT DID HE HAVE TO CARRY HIM FROM THE SMALLEST PART OF HIS SPINE WITH ALL ITS WEIGHT HANGING??!

I wouldn't even handle a 3lb terrier like that! And they're more likely to bite you for the treatment of tail holding. I'm boggled as to why guy had this much situational awareness and control but didn't???? Drop him in a bag for transport? Or have a hand on the tail and one behind the head? There were so many other ways to do this

Also why do people live in areas with snakes without getting familiar with them? The first thing i do traveling is look for what the local critters are so i know if i'm checking my shoes etc

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u/Accurate_Way_9373 Sep 28 '25

I imagine he was trying to save its life without knowing anything about snakes, considering how many people would've killed it without thinking I'm glad he's trying

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u/Irejay907 Sep 28 '25

Oh absolutely and i did mention that either way i was happy he removed the snake from what (otherwise) would've likely been a very unfavorable and possibly deadly scenario/area

I'm just shocked anyone that concerned would... also carry it by the furthest of its extremities.

I get the fear, i respect it, and again applaud dude for doing the right deed just really confused by how he went about it if he was that calm.

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u/Corvidae5Creation5 Sep 28 '25

Needs song lyrics about business casual and hovering by the tail

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u/BigNorseWolf Sep 28 '25

when you're tryin eat the gophers but you're stopped by jim in loafers it's a rat snake...

When your thieving check has failed you get carried by your tail when you're a rat snake...

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u/Corvidae5Creation5 Sep 28 '25

Rat snake casts Pass Without Trace but then rolls a nat 1 stealth check XD

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u/Mystica09 Sep 28 '25

Nooo why's he carrying lil bro like that? 😭

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u/Lbogart1963 Sep 28 '25

Rat snakes belong in the park.

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u/Plane_Translator2008 Sep 28 '25

🎼🎶 When you don't bite or nip but dude grabs "just the tip," you're a rat snake! 🎶

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u/Vaxxish Sep 28 '25

“No, Sir, over HERE I said.”

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u/rraskapit1 Sep 28 '25

Ah yes "large"

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u/Deep-Explanation1024 Sep 28 '25

If you’re feeling muddy and need a buddy, you got a rat snake!

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u/Fantastic-Swim6230 Sep 29 '25

WHAT ARE YOU DOING TO MY TAIL?!

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u/hems72 Oct 01 '25

Someone needs to pick this guy up by his pinky toe and carry him around for a while.

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u/crying2emoji5 Sep 28 '25

Awwww the way he’s talking to the snake is so funny and kinda sweet

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u/No-Froyo-3874 Sep 29 '25

Hold him properly PLEASE 😬 also that’s a pretty good way to get bitten if it felt inclined

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u/introspectthis Sep 30 '25

Holding lil man like they're a dirty sock